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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is why we must have the debate. I am happy to inform Members that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport will be in the House on 4 April.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No. He will be here on 4 April. Senator Murnane O'Connor raised the issue of gambling. As she knows, we had a very good debate in the House on 27 February on that matter. I commend Senator Craughwell and his Independent colleagues on their Private Members' motion. Gambling legislation in this country needs to be modernised and better regulation needs to be put in place. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No, the race is over.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope that people will gamble and bet sensibly this week. As the Senator said, problem gambling can have a very pernicious effect on families and I thank her for raising the issue. Senator Mulherin raised the issue of the Asahi plant in County Mayo and the importance of same for job creation in the region. I am happy to invite the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation to the...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important debate. I commend the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, on the role she has played since her appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs in building relationships and forging alliances across the European continent. I also commend the Tánaiste, Deputy Coveney, on his stewardship and sure-footed handling...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 2a be taken after No. 2 without debate.

Seanad: Allocation of Time: Motion (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, unless otherwise ordered, the Committee and Remaining Stages of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019 shall be taken on Wednesday, 13th March, 2019. Unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad shall meet at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 13th March, 2019 and at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, 14th March, 2019 and the following arrangements shall apply in respect of each day: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) the Order of Business shall be taken at the commencement of...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Tomorrow at 11.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. in accordance with the arrangements agreed to in a motion of the House on 12 March 2019; and No. 2, motion for earlier signature of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members of the House who contributed on the Order of Business today. The issues of Brexit and the vote in the House of Commons last night were raised by Senators Horkan, Craughwell, Norris, Ned O'Sullivan, McDowell, O'Reilly, Feighan, Wilson and Mullen. Many Senators also expressed concern about the consequences for our beef industry in the context of the tariff information...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We must continue to develop our relationship for a variety of reasons. I hope that before we reach 29 March there will be a realisation by the UK that a deal is critical. I thank the House for supporting the Government in this. Senator Horkan must have been on the hotline to the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA, yesterday. I commend him on his contribution and agree that we cannot compromise...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Are we saying that we want to have a hard border? Is that what we are saying today in this House?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that what we are saying?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that what we are saying? As I said, on 29 March we need as a House-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am totally calm. I am not ratcheting anything up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Mac Lochlainn is reflecting some of the commentary this morning, or some of the comments in the House, with respect, he would be ratcheting it up. Let us get our language clear on this.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Bill needs to be completed, otherwise it becomes an EU competency post Brexit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is time critical to avoid the accusation that some will make that we are putting up a hard border. I ask Members to reflect upon the position. We want to restore the rights of our northern neighbours in this Bill. That is what we are trying to do.